Jrbrks Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I have a Delco Remy distributor which is stamped with the model # 840 T (serial # 2462).I believe it may be from an early 6-cylinder Chevrolet, but I can find no information.This is currently installed in a 1929 Franklin that I have recently pulled from a very long-term storage (it is not the original Franklin equipment, but many of these engines had Delco-Remy distributors added).I need to purchase a new cap, rotor, points, and condenser and would like to confirm the original application.Thank you for any help.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I just checks my 1939 Delco Remy parts manual and "ALL" 1930 - 1939 Distributors listed over that time period, that have a part number with 3 digit number followed by a letter, begin with the number 6. Example number 644D would be for my 1933 Chevrolet Master. There are no distributors listed with numbers starting with an 8 for the 3 number and 1 letter numbering format. All part numbers starting with a 5 are for ignition coils, 6 for distributors, 7 for starters and 9 for generators until they changed their numbering system later in the 1930s. I do not know what they may have done with the numbering system prior to 1930.This seem to indicate that it is not a 1930 - 1939 distributor.Best of luck finding the original application.Visit my personal website at: www.jakegingervila.wix.com/bobs-vintage-cars-Vila1933 Chevrolet1962 Triumph TR41984 BMW 633 CSi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrbrks Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Thank you for the insight.I have been told the number may actually be "640T" rather than "840T".It sure looks like an "8", but I can be argued to a "6", as that seems to be the most likely.Thus, I understand I can purchase tune-up parts for a 1950 Chevrolet 6-cylinder. I appreciate the help and insight.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vila Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 The attached catalog link may help you identify the parts you need by comparing your parts to the pictures in the catalog.http://www.collectorsautosupply.com/DELCO.PDFVila1933 Chevrolet1962 Triumph TR41984 BMW 633 CSi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mribbich@wi.rr.com Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 If it is 640T it fits a 1929 Franklin models 130,135,137 according to my Hollander interchange.Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stude1946 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I can check my Delco book next week when I get home if it will help. Just let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philmad Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 HII have an old french V8 DELAGE D8S equipped with a DELCO REMY DISTRIBUTOR MODEL 652C SERIE 2221I have to replace some parts as the cap ,rotor and twin points:Is iT somebody who is able to help me in my research:I am in FRANCE and the delco remy distributorS are not very common ,may be the 652 C has aquipped some american cars that could facilitate my research toothank you for your helpbest regardsphil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McNab Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 I have a complete DR 652 - serial 1964 in good condition for sale £150 + P&P +44438 880556 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R. Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 That's a late 20's to early 30's 8 cyl. distributor. But the ID number is not complete. A letter following the number is missing e.g. 652-E. What letter is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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